Health Screenings Information

One of the most important ways you can take care of yourself is to actively take part in your health care. Schedule regular check-ups with your doctor and learn about the health care screenings you need, whether you need medicines to prevent diseases, and steps you can take for good health.

Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Blood pressure checks and tests for high cholesterol are examples of screenings. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends the following screenings:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening for men age 65 to 75 who have smoked

Colorectal cancer screening starting at age 50 or earlier if you have a family history

Blood pressure screening

Cholesterol screening for men age 35 and older or younger if at higher risk

Diabetes screening for Type 2 diabetes if you have high blood pressure